Newman v. Utility Trailer & Equip. Co., Inc.

This is a defective design case involving a large over-the-road semitrailer which overturned on a curve.

The plaintiffs complaint sought recovery for his injuries on two theories: strict liability in tort and negligent construction and repair of the trailer. The jury, by interrogatories, found the following:

"A. With respect to plaintiffs cause of action in strict liability against the defendants:

"1. Was the trailer in a defective condition which rendered it unreasonably dangerous to users, which condition caused the accident as contended by plaintiff?

"ANSWER: Yes_ No_X__

"2. Did the plaintiff…